Rocky Mountain Institute

“Rmi has engaged an outside compensation firm to review compensation for all managing directors and chief officers, update benchmarks, and ensure compensation levels are appropriately competitive. This review is completed annually in january. Rmi regularly ensures new and modified positions of all levels are appropriately priced with regard to salary and bonus, including senior level positions. The people committee of the board of trustees annually reviews all compensation practices, market benchmarks, and votes on final compensation decisions for all managing directors and chief officers. The approval of the decision is documented in the board meeting minutes and the detail of the compensation changes are documented in the human resources system of record.”

“Rmi's review process for the 990 form begins with a formal review by management. After management review, the 990 will be distributed to the full board prior to filing.”

“Officers and trustees are required to update and submit a signed statement annually that discloses any relationships or situations that may give rise to a conflict of interest. All conflict of interests are reviewed by the general counsel to determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict exists appropriate action is taken.”

“Rmi's articles of incorporation are of public record with the colorado secretary of state. Annual reports, irs form 990, and audited financial statements are available on the rmi website (www.rmi.org). Copies of any policy, including bylaws, are available upon request.”

“Amory lovins is a current trustee and the former chief scientist. Rmi paid amory lovins $85,149 during calendar year 2023 for consulting as an independent contractor.”

“Miq is an independent methane emissions certification standard that aims to differentiate natural gas production by emissions intensity, creating financial incentives to reduce methane emissions across the oil and gas sector by delivering a thriving market for independently certified gas.”

“(Expenses $ 12,975,834 including grants of $ 6,241,615)(Revenue $ 1,431,679) OTHER RMI INITIATIVES - INFLUENCE TEAM: AS AN AUDIENCE-FIRST, MULTI-CHANNEL STORYTELLING FORCE, RMI STRATEGICALLY COMMUNICATES TO ITS STAKEHOLDERS, THE MEDIA, AND KEY DECISION-MAKERS TO SHARE OUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND INSPIRE THEM TO ACT ON SOLUTIONS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND MULTI-CHANNEL STORYTELLING WE INFLUENCE GLOBAL LEADERS TO ADOPT AND SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF THE ACCELERATING ENERGY TRANSITION. - ZETRO ENERGY IS A UNIQUE SOFTWARE TOOL THAT HELPS SCALE AND DISSEMINATE ZERO- CARBON BUILDING PRACTICES, TECHNOLOGIES, BUSINESS MODELS, AND FINANCE REQUIREMENTS.”

“CONSULTANT FEES - Total Expense: 15379384, Program Service Expense: 14170121, Management and General Expenses: 1081338, Fundraising Expenses: 127925; COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - Total Expense: 1589715, Program Service Expense: 1507685, Management and General Expenses: 1600, Fundraising Expenses: 80430; PAYROLL FEES - Total Expense: 983347, Program Service Expense: 74424, Management and General Expenses: 907735, Fundraising Expenses: 1188;”

“Beneficial interest held in the denver foundation - 54207;”